Wednesday, August 10, 2016

How to Treat Heat Exhaustion, Stroke

Mood
changes, irritability, confusion or the inability to think clearly

Nausea
and vomiting

Decreased
or dark-colored urine

Fainting

Pale,
clammy skin

ACT
IMMEDIATELY. If not treated, heat exhaustion can advance to heat stroke or
death. Move victim
to cool, shaded area. Don’t leave the person alone. If symptoms include
dizziness or lightheadedness,
lay the victim on his or her back and raise legs six to eight inches. If symptoms
include nausea or
vomiting, lay the victim on his or her side. Loosen and remove any heavy
clothing. Give the
person cool water to drink – about a cup every 15 minutes – unless he or she is
nauseous or vomiting. Fan
the victim and spray with a cool mist of water or apply a wet cloth to skin. Call
911 for emergency help if the person does not feel better in a few minutes.HEAT STROKE Symptoms:

Dry,
pale skin with no sweating

Hot,
red skin that looks sunburned

Mood
changes, irritability, confusion or the inability to think clearly

Seizures

Inability
to revive from an unconscious state

CALL 911 for
emergency help IMMEDIATELY. Take action! Move the
victim to a cool, shaded area. Don’t leave the person alone. Lay the victim on
his or her back. Move any
nearby objects away if the victim is having seizures. If symptoms include
nausea or vomiting, lay the
victim on his or her side. Loosen and remove any heavy clothing. Give the
person cool water to drink – about a cup every 15 minutes – unless the victim
is nauseous or vomiting. Fan the victim and spray with a cool mist of water or wipe
the victim with a wet cloth, or cover with a wet sheet. Place ice packs under
the armpits and groin area.